Natural health products and veterinary health products are only permitted to include parts of the cannabis plant that are not subject to the Cannabis Act, or produced under the Industrial Hemp Regulations and do not contain phytocannabinoids such as CBD or THC.

Veterinarians recognize there are toxicity risks associated with administering cannabis to pets along with non-evidence based claims about the benefits of cannabis for certain ailments.

Canada’s Cannabis Act prohibits non-medical cannabis retailers to promote cannabis or recommend cannabis for health issues. If you have knowledge of a Yukon cannabis retail licence holder or their staff doing so, please contact the Yukon Liquor Corporation at 867-667-5245 or Cannabis@gov.yk.ca.

The 1,500 square foot space fits the retail store requirements for size, zoning and proximity to the Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC) warehouse. The retail location will open when cannabis legalization occurs.

We are also building an online store that will facilitate the sale of cannabis for delivery within Yukon.

It is YLC's goal to have both of these retail solutions operational when the federal government legalizes non-medical cannabis.

Additional options may be available through private licences once regulations are complete.

Will there be private cannabis retail stores?
Yukon’s plan is to enable private retail stores to operate under a licensing regime after legalization. Regulations and policies are being developed to allow for private retail sales in the future.

Can I travel with cannabis?
Do not take cannabis products across the border, even if legal in the state or country you are traveling to.

When traveling within Canada, learn and follow the cannabis laws of the province or territory you are going to. If you use cannabis, purchase and consume it within the province or territory you are in.

Where is YLC getting the supply of cannabis?
YLC plans to have supply agreements with five to six licensed producers at legalization. All of the supply agreements are non-exclusive so licensed producers can be added as needed, including potential Yukon producers.

YLC has chosen to source licensed suppliers closest to market to keep shipping costs as low as possible while also ensuring a variety of brands and products are available. YLC currently has supply agreements with the following federally licensed producers:

Tilray/High Park

Canopy Growth/Tweed

Broken Coast

Whistler Cannabis Company

Aphria

Aurora

Canna Farms

Zenabis

YLC is working to secure other supply agreements with licensed producers in the coming weeks.

How will YLC ensure only adults buy cannabis?The legal age for purchasing non-medical cannabis in Yukon is 19. At the physical retail location, YLC will verify the age of anyone who appears to be under 30 at the entrance to the store prior to be being allowed into the sales area. The online retail website will have an age verification process at time of entering the site, at the time of sale, and at product delivery.

The departments of Justice, Education, Community Services and Health and Social Services, along with YLC are working on educational campaigns and training that aim to keep youth safe from cannabis.

What training will people have to take to sell non-medical cannabis? YLC is developing an online training certification course that is mandatory for cannabis retail staff and licensees. The intent is to ensure that retail staff are able to assist consumers in making informed and safe choices, and that they understand their responsibilities to their customers. The course will cover a number of topics including: